GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques. Based in VILLIERS-LE-BEL (95400), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS (SIREN 439739871)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2016 2015
Revenue 6 309 347 € 9 052 338 € 8 131 535 € 5 663 609 € 5 464 250 € 4 856 337 € 5 343 696 €
Net income 135 036 € 276 359 € 251 210 € 28 076 € 23 968 € 81 143 € -130 089 €
EBITDA -77 596 € 500 323 € 436 903 € 372 601 € 152 538 € 125 568 € -121 894 €
Net margin 2.1% 3.1% 3.1% 0.5% 0.4% 1.7% -2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS achieves revenue of 6.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +1.9%). Significant drop of -30% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.5 M€), gross margin stands at 4.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -78 k€, representing -1.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-30%), EBITDA varies by -116%, reducing margin by 6.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 135 k€, i.e. 2.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

6 309 347 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 765 062 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

-77 596 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

138 313 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

135 036 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

28.627%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

-1.245%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

19.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.27
Q3: 43.96
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRAN... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
28.63% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 14.64%
Med: 38.36%
Q3: 60.56%
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRAN... (28.6%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRAN... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 155.59. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

155.586

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
155.59 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 132.74
Med: 202.27
Q3: 325.9
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRAN... (155.59) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 6.25x
Average -42 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRAN... (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 90 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 164 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 74 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 31 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 107 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +49%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

1 880 564 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

90 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

164 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

31 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

107 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS

Positioning of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS is estimated at 850 611 € (range 454 092€ - 2 604 154€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
124 transactions
454k€ 850k€ 2604k€
850 611 € Range: 454 092€ - 2 604 154€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
6 309 347 € × 0.21x
Estimation 1 343 729 €
728 673€ - 4 070 178€
Net Income Multiple 20%
135 036 € × 0.8x
Estimation 110 934 €
42 222€ - 405 118€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques)

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Frequently asked questions about GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS

What is the revenue of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS ?

The revenue of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS in 2024 is 6.3 M€.

Is GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS profitable?

Yes, GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS generated a net profit of 135 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS ?

The headquarters of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS is located in VILLIERS-LE-BEL (95400), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS ?

The tax return of GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS operate?

GILSON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE SAS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques (NAF code 46.46Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.